Posts tagged vegan
Decadent dairy-free Chocolate Mousse

This Mousse is made with two - yes, two - ingredients, does NOT taste like coconut (like soooo many dairy-free chocolate flavoured things out there), stays fluffy and smooth even after being refrigerated for a day, is the perfect amount of sweet, and will change your dairy-free life. Also thanks to Lily’s chocolate…. it has no artificial, added or refined sugar. Yes, you heard me right. Instead, its sweetened botanically with stevia - without the stevia aftertaste.

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VEGAN, PALEO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

When my go-to chocolate chip recipe just wasn’t an option when my cookie craving kicked in - I had to look elsewhere, and ended up finding a great base-recipe that I only had to tweak a little bit. These cookies are soft, and chewy but crispy on the outside. An absolute game-changer when it comes to vegan and gluten free baking.

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Rosemary Butternut Squash Cream Sauce

This cream sauce is so versatile! I’ve served it with chickpeas over spiralled zucchini and carrots, as well as with brown rice pasta and free range roasted chicken. I’ve used it cold as a dip with raw veggies, and as a sauce for a baked casserole! The options are endless for this deliciously creamy and flavourful sauce and I can’t wait for you to try it!

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Plant based Pesto Hummus

I can’t believe that I’ve lived my whole life up until this point, without ever thinking to put these two together. I came across a ready-made version at a health food store while I was in Ottawa last month, and the idea blew my mind. Full disclaimer though, I am a tad bit obsessed with hummus. It is so easy to make, and eat throughout the week with fresh vegetables, not to mention portable and Delicious!!

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Blueberry Breakfast Bars

By now you should know that I am obsessed with having things pre-made in my fridge. Things like this breakfast bar, are awesome to have around as a quick snack, and can save the day if i’m running late in the morning and don’t have time to make a smoothie. Other weeks, or if we’re travelling, I plan ahead and make sure I have something like these ready to go! Also, full disclosure, these can be eaten at any time of day, or even used as a dessert!

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Shepherds Pie

This recipe is a great transition for anyone who is trying to cut down on the amount of animal protein they consume. Whether thats for moral, environmental, financial or any other reason, sometimes it’s fun to have options! I always encourage eating a variety of different foods and for me personally, I’m always trying to expand my repertoire of whole food, plant based proteins, though I still do eat meat. This recipe makes a WHOLE lot of food, so I either make it ahead of time for lunches…

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Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Eggs

Plant based. Raw. Delicious. - Chocolate & Almond Butter, aA simple twist on a classic, loaded with healthy fats and minimally processed ingredients… This means more nutrients, plain and simple! Making the simple switch from peanut butter to almond butter, ensures a much less inflammatory response in the body, due to the fact that Almond butter hasn’t been found to contain the same mold and aflatoxins that peanut butter does.

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Plant Based Carrot Cake

Is it even Easter without it? Here it is! A whole food, plant based carrot cake that could please even the toughest critic. Pair it with a tangy, cream cheese inspired, plant based frosting, and you have yourself a winner, my friends…By making some simple swaps in this recipe we can change it’s nutritional value, we also help to change the way it’s digested…

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Raw Chocolate Coconut Almond Breakfast Cookies

Cookies… For breakfast?? Is this the part where you question whether or not I’m actually certified in nutrition? THE ANSWER IS YES. These are Raw, Gluten free, dairy free, Egg free, Vegan (with an easy substitute) and deeeeeelicious. These are the perfect grab and go snack, especially in the morning as you are running out the door because you hit snooze one too many times…

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